South River, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Middlesex County County
South River, NJ
At a Glance
How South River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South River a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South River residents earn a median household income of $101,853 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,195. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South River is $382,500 , 36% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $541,305. Median rent is $1,599/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
South River reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 246/100K.
Education
31.1% of adults in South River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South River has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.